Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Columbus Technical College

Columbus, GA

Overall Completion Rate

32.1%

Working Student Success

35%

Transfer Out Rate

30.4%

Still Enrolled Rate

2%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
29.8%
Part-time Students
35%
First-time Students
37.7%
Transfer Students
34.7%

What does this mean for you? These completion rates show how different types of students succeed at this institution. Notably, part-time students have a higher success rate here (35% vs 29.8% for full-time), which is great news if you plan to work while studying. This pattern is common at trade colleges where programs are designed to accommodate working adults. First-time students are those new to college, while transfer students have attended another institution before.

What are the Cohort Outcomes Over Time

Tracking outcomes for the 2015-16 cohort of 1,449 students

After 4 Years

228
Certificates
146
Associate Degrees
374
Total Awards
26%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

234
Certificates
184
Associate Degrees
418
Total Awards
29%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

243
Certificates
196
Associate Degrees
439
Total Awards
30%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

30%
Graduated
2%
Still Enrolled Here
29%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 59
8-Year Rate: 46%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 182
8-Year Rate: 45%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 174
8-Year Rate: 44%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 115
8-Year Rate: 43%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 496
8-Year Rate: 36%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 567
8-Year Rate: 34%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 314
8-Year Rate: 32%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 882
8-Year Rate: 28%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 28.1%

About This Data

Outcome measures data tracks student cohorts over 4, 6, and 8-year periods. Data is sourced from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) and reflects the most recent available reporting year.